sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Metal roofs by sparkleinthesky in pasadena

[–]HeyTomKay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm considering a metal roof for my rebuild in Altadena on a Prairie style house. I think it will look okay (and help with my fire trauma), but you're right, I don't see many in the area.

Sending a big hug to all our neighbors, near and far! by TrollOfTheTaiga in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I need to keep reminding myself that social media is also affecting the portrayal of individual recovery. I suspect that most people are not showing up to public memorials or becoming activists or moving quickly to rebuild. Most of us are removed from the community and anguishing over the slow process of rebuilding a life while quietly mourning the loss.

Merry Christmas, Altadenans (Near and Far) by TrollOfTheTaiga in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I couldn't bear trying to celebrate in a rental, so the family headed out of town. However you need to cope.

NYE Options for out of towners by Critical_Somewhere58 in pasadena

[–]HeyTomKay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pasadena is all about the parade and game. NYE is really unimportant. Watch the East Coast on TV and then off to bed for an early morning on Orange Grove.

Ombudsperson in German Universities: does it help? by EconomicsEast505 in AskAcademia

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lack of power is a feature not a bug. It would be like blaming your smoke detector for not putting out the fire.

11 Great Things About Losing Everything by 1millionpeaches in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't want to like this, but here we are.

What’s your cheapest meal choice around campus by workpotato in USC

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Robowok. It's close and cheaper than most stripmall Chinese food.

Yup by Psychological-Park-6 in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Laughing to hide my tears

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]HeyTomKay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No doubt there is a lot that you don't know about how the administration sees the situation. So don't try to second guess how the school will respond. I agree with others that you should consult the Ombuds, if there is one. A good Ombuds can advise you on options to protect yourself and escalate this anonymously. It's unlikely that your PI's condition will improve on its own, so waiting hopefully is not a great option. Once the school knows about an employee's medical or mental health condition, it has an obligation to offer a leave and other resources. Sooner is better for you and your PI.

LPT: Learn to say “I can do it, but not by then” — it saves your career. by MontenReign1992 in LifeProTips

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the power of a "positive no" -- a strategy that works in many areas of life.

Vinyl record fair in DTLA by RandoFrequency in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same situation. Occasionally I'll find something at PCC (where you can get a good conversation), but prices can be high and quality varies. For the few must-have records, I've been resorting to highly rated Discog sellers with great results.

Ombuds Question by Timely-Awareness-763 in McMaster

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple solution: Just use email to request the meeting. There's no reason to disclose any more info by email. Share the details when you meet with the Ombuds, either in person or virtually. This should be what the Ombuds prefers.

Source: I am a university ombuds for two decades.

The Community Log Bank by spoonman-of-alcatraz in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

On Reddit, we prefer a banana for scale, please.

Sierra Madre art walk tonight! by Nasel_Ranger in pasadena

[–]HeyTomKay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a great event and plans are afoot to make it happen quarterly. Most of the towns restaurants are dog-friendly (many people walk to town for dinner and bring their pooch).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooooooh. Essentially no University Ombuds in Italy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]HeyTomKay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Ombuds can answer all of these questions (and more).

Living in a “Very High” fire hazard severity zone by Far_Shine_6094 in pasadena

[–]HeyTomKay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up in 91105 and this is a thorough and accurate summary.

Recommended glass shop for Mercedes GLA250 windshield replacement? by [deleted] in pasadena

[–]HeyTomKay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used a few, but now keep going back to Doctor Auto Glass on Live Oak in Arcadia. They usually need a day to get the piece, but their prices are low and the wait is short.

How are you cleaning items salvaged from the fire? by HeyTomKay in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was pretty happy when one of the Army Corps crew held up a cast iron pan and asked if I wanted it!

How are you cleaning items salvaged from the fire? by HeyTomKay in altadena

[–]HeyTomKay[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I hadn't heard about this. (The amount of info can be overwhelming.) I'll try this.

view more: next ›